https://www.plastech.biz/en/news/tag/packaging-industry-255 · 28.07.2026

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Unipack upgrades PET strapping line with Gneuss

Czech packaging manufacturer Unipack replaced an older extruder with a Gneuss OMNI extrusion system for polyester strapping production. The upgrade delivered higher output, greater process stability, and lower energy consumption and scrap rates.

2026-06-17 packagings

Avient to present its materials portfolio at InterPlas Thailand 2026

Avient Corporation will present polymer colorants, additives and specialty material solutions at InterPlas Thailand 2026. The company will showcase products for automotive, healthcare, flexible packaging and bottle-to-bottle recycling applications.

2026-06-17 fairs

Plast 2026 confirmed its position as a key industry event

The anniversary edition of Plast 2026 in Milan brought together more than 1,000 exhibitors from 45 countries and featured an extensive conference programme. The event reflected the sector’s current condition and the main directions in technology, recycling and digitalisation.

2026-06-15 plastics

Carlsberg launches multipack developed with DS Smith

Carlsberg, in cooperation with DS Smith and KHS, is introducing a cardboard multipack for bottles with rounded edges to the Polish market. The solution is intended to improve brand visibility, reduce material use and lower the carbon footprint without significant changes to existing packaging lines.

2026-06-15 packagings

Donaldson launches the iCue monitoring system

Donaldson is expanding the use of its iCue Connected Technology to filtration equipment for compressed air, industrial gases and hydraulic fluids. The system is intended to support equipment monitoring, service planning and longer operating life.

2026-06-12 filter

Amcor receives RecyClass certification for PCR packaging

Amcor has obtained RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification for selected flexible products manufactured at its UK sites. The move is significant in light of changes to the UK Plastic Packaging Tax that will take effect in April next year.

2026-06-12 packagings

GreenDot & osapiens create the first integrated AI platform for EPR

GreenDot and osapiens have entered into a strategic partnership to deploy an integrated platform for packaging EPR compliance in Europe. The solution is intended to support PPWR reporting across EU markets.

2026-06-11 packagings

kp on the future of food packaging

At the "Inside the Future of Food Packaging" event, kp brought together representatives of retail, recycling, technology and manufacturing to discuss how regulation, recycling, soft plastics and AI are shaping food packaging.

2026-06-11 packaging industry

Lindner Washtech & Srichakra Polyplast partner to advance high-quality PCR recycling

Lindner Washtech has partnered with Indian company Srichakra Polyplast to supply two advanced washing lines for processing post-consumer film and rigid plastic waste. The project is intended to increase the supply of high-quality PCR recyclates on the Indian market.

2026-06-11 recycling

Plastpol and Plastivision partner for EU–India trade

Plastpol 2026 and Plastivision India have entered into a strategic agreement on trade fair cooperation, technology exchange and the development of industrial relations between Europe and India. The initiative includes reciprocal pavilions at both events.

2026-06-10 fairs

Interzero sums up its 13th Environmental Conference

At Interzero's 13th Environmental Conference, discussions focused on the PPWR, extended producer responsibility, packaging ecodesign and digital product passports. Nearly 200 business representatives and experts took part in the event.

2026-06-10 report

Ecomondo 2026 expands its international reach

Ecomondo 2026 will take place on 3–6 November at Rimini Expo Centre. The organiser announces further internationalisation of the event, development of the conference programme and changes to the exhibition layout, including a new area for the textile sector.

2026-06-09 fairs